“Do You Think I’m That Stupid?”: Michigan Woman Caught Driving During Zoom Court Hearing
In a viral exchange that mirrored a famous 2024 incident, a Metro Detroit woman was caught driving during her virtual court hearing on Monday, March 23, 2026. Not only was she behind the wheel, but she also engaged in a bizarre attempt to lie to the judge about her location—leading to an immediate and sharp rebuke.
The Incident: LVMV Funding vs. Kimberly Carroll
The hearing took place in 33rd District Court in Woodhaven before Judge Michael K. McNally. The case involved a debt claim of approximately $1,788 brought by LVNV Funding LLC.
| Event Detail | Information |
| Defendant | Kimberly D. Carroll |
| Presiding Judge | Michael K. McNally |
| Initial Status | Default judgment entered (for failure to appear on time) |
| Final Judgment | $1,921.85 (including court and service fees) |
The Anatomy of the Lie
After logging in late as “iPhone,” Carroll eventually turned on her camera, revealing herself in a moving vehicle with a seatbelt visible across her chest.
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The Initial Denial: When Judge McNally told her she could not be driving, Carroll replied, “I’m not driving. I’m a passenger in a car.”
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The Directional Blunder: To test her claim, the judge asked which side of the car she was on. Carroll first stated, “I’m on the left-hand side,” before realizing that is the driver’s side in the U.S. and attempting to correct herself.
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The “Invisible” Driver: McNally pointed out that the seatbelt was clearly coming from the driver’s side pillar. When he demanded to see the driver, Carroll stalled, saying she needed to “ask their permission” to show them on camera.
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The Reveal: Carroll eventually stepped out of the vehicle to show she was stopped, but no driver was ever produced.
The Judge’s “Let Her Have It” Moment
Judge McNally, visibly losing patience, did not mince words during the exchange:
“Am I crazy, or does it not look like you’re driving that car?”
“Do you think I’m that stupid?”
The judge noted that she had already defaulted by being late, but her conduct in the car sealed the outcome. He finalized the $1,921.85 judgment, ensuring the court record reflected that she was driving while actively denying it to the court.
A Pattern of Zoom Driving in Michigan
This incident is the second major viral moment of its kind in Michigan. In May 2024, a man named Corey Harris famously joined an Ann Arbor court hearing for a suspended license while driving a car, leading to an iconic “wow” reaction from Judge Cedric Simpson.
Would you like me to find the original video of this latest 2026 exchange so you can see the judge’s reaction for yourself?